Nickel and the Skin: Absorption, Immunology, Epidemiology, and Metallurgy
Informa Healthcare; 1 edition | June 13, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0849310725 | 272 pages | PDF | 1.1 Mb
Allergic contact dermatitis from nickel is a continuing health problem and its prevalence is increasing. It may occur in sensitized individuals following contact with nickel-containing items such as jewelry, zippers, buttons, and other objects; by nickel leaching from implants and prostheses; and following occupational exposures.